JOYCE - Jülich ObservatorY for Cloud Evolution

The Jülich Observatory for Cloud Evolution (JOYCE) operates ground-based active and passive remote sensing instruments for cloud and precipitation observations. ​JOYCE is based on a long-term successful collaboration between the University of Cologne, the University of Bonn and the Research Centre Jülich.

Since 2017 JOYCE is transformed into a Core Facility (JOYCE - CF) funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) with the aim of high quality radar and passive microwave observations of the atmosphere. JOYCE will serve as a reference center for best practices in data acquisition, storage and distribution. Central goals of JOYCE – CF are:​​

As a Core Facility, JOYCE - CF offers researchers free access to a synergistic set of state of the art measurements for the investigation of cloud and precipitation processes. Joyce - CF welcomes additional installations and supports campaign requests.